Location: Brookfield
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Brookfield is an affluent town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, situated within the southern foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. The population was 16,487 at the 2010 census. The town is located 43 miles (69 km) northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area. Brookfield was first settled in 1710 by John Muirwood, as well as other colonial founders including Hawley, Peck and Merwin. They bartered for the land from the Wyantenuck Nation and the Pootatuck nation who were ruled under the Sachem Waramaug and Pocono. The purchase of the southern portion of town involved the current municipal center where sachem Pocono then had his village and lived in an enormous palisade along the Still River. Eventually, when the town was settled, it was first established as the Parish of Newbury, which incorporated parts of neighboring Newtown and Danbury. The town of Brookfield was established in 1788. It was named after the first minister of the parish's Congregational church, Reverend Thomas Brooks.
Restaurants in Brookfield
1. Tarrywile Park & Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Reactor1966 - Danbury, Connecticut
I rented the mansion for my wife's Roaring 20's birthday party, and it could not have been a more perfect setting for the party. You don't even need to decorate the place, it has so much character. Like something out of a movie. It's no wonder so many people get their pictures taken here.
2. Squantz Pond State Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Samantha N
Squantz Pond is certainly quieter than Candlewood Lake (right across the way) but it a great place to spend the day or just afternoon! For a beginner kayaker - this lake is perfect to work on your skills or just float around looking at all the different houses. Remember that after Memorial Day you have to pay to park, especially at the boat launch and spots fill up fast!
3. Blue Jay Orchards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
A nice countryside farm and gift store. Lots of different treats for sale, and it's a fine place to spend some time on an afternoon.
4. Lovers Leap State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
It was a very nice natural forested park. We were attracted first by the beautiful old iron bridge over the river, and there were other information signs too telling about the history of the owners of the area and previous homes on the land. Nice park.
5. Edmond Town Hall Theater
Overall Ratings
5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Jeffrey T - connecticut
Great place to see a movie for a few dollars--free on the third Saturday night of the month (thanks Ingersol Motors!). Concessions are inexpensive and while you are there get lost in the building whether it be looking at the amazing paintings on the walls of the stairways or looking at the old gym filled with memories, or just poking around. Great building and the center of Newtown. When you go outside, look at the benches and what's written as well as checking out the plaque by the mailboxes.
6. Promisek's Historic Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Nancy K - Southbury, Connecticut
A formal stonewalled garden designed by Beatrix Farrand in 1921, this garden was brought back to life in 1992. The stone walkways make browsing through the garden, a beautiful mixture of perennials and annuals, very easy. Be sure to go through the gate in the back to see the teardrop shaped pool, amphitheater, and pergola that were once used in the 1930s. Although officially only open on the last Sunday in June (CT Garden Day), this garden welcomes visitors who call ahead and make an appointment for a tour.
7. Bridgewater Chocolate Factory and Factory Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By saltcreekct - Danbury, Connecticut
Always nice to have a local chocolate maker. They offer pre-made boxes or you can select and customize. Variety is good and quality is good too, though not as artisan as other places we have visited. Still, friendly help and a solid -- if pricey -- chocolate shop.
8. DiGrazia Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Neg156 - Litchfield, Connecticut
Visited this winery on Mother's Day. Winery is at the residence of the owners Dr. DiGrazia and his wife. Sat outside under the pergola next to the babbling fountain nearby, but there were other tables outside on the lawn too. Dr. DiGrazia poured our tasting. He was a wealth of information about the wine process, his life and the people he has met. I could have spent the whole day talking to him. Loved All of wines we tasted but my favorites were Anastasia's blush and Sweet Magnolia. I highly recommend this winery.
9. Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By RamonaL34
The Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market is one of the best flea markets I have ever been to. There is everything you can imagine there, plants, furniture, homemade items, collector cards (baseball, football, etc), toys, coins, jewelry, clothing, pictures, books, buttons, sewing machines, vintage everything, it is amazing! You can really find some unique items. I found a 1940s Blue Jacket Manual for $10.
There are food vendors on site too in case you get hungry. All are food trucks with some wonderful smells coming out of them.
The only drawback to me was the porta potties. Just go before you get there if you are like me and prefer not to use them. I will say that the ones on the far end from the entrance were surprisingly clean.
Parking is easy and free.
Do not miss the Elephant’s Truck Flea Market if you enjoy flea markets, you will not be disappointed.
10. Harrybrooke Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Howard R - New Milford, Connecticut
This is a large, well maintained, town park. The center is largely open and there are some trees and a small river boarding the edges. A walk around the periphery takes about 30 minutes. I know It is used for scouting events and town BBQs. Not exciting, but pleasant enough if you want to get out of the house on a nice day.
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